Author: Mandy Spivey

Mandy Spivey has been exploring the hidden treasures of Austin since 2007 when she uprooted from her home base in Dallas to pursue a degree in advertising at the University of Texas. Needless to say, she never wanted to leave. This classy lady enjoys a quiet afternoon spent crafting, loves traversing the Texas Hill Country and West Texas, likes teaching her crazy Weimaraner new tricks, and tries to have a nice latte everyday. She studies leather making on the side, proving she is indeed a true Texan. Her website is where she merges her myriad of loves into one place.

Swift Distillery in Dripping Springs: Single Malt Texas Whiskey with True Scottish Flair
ByMandy Spivey November 2, 2015

Passion is one of the main components in a successful business. That’s why it’s so fun to be able to come…

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if you come in here you're gonna talk about music …
ByMandy Spivey October 20, 2015

“They can do all that but they can’t come in and ask the guy behind the counter which Paul McCartney record…

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Lake Travis Lifestyle Day Trip to One of the Littlest Towns in Texas: Luckenbach
ByMandy Spivey October 19, 2015

Some places I visit in Texas feel like such a time warp. In my travels as a writer, I get to…

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